Tyler Robinson
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Tyler Robinson is an American who was arrested as a suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk.[1] Charlie Kirk was shot when speaking at Utah Valley University, on September 10, 2025, and Robinson was arrested, at his home, 33 hours later, at approximately 10pm September 11.[2] Robinson was arrested after his father told law enforcement officials he said he shot Kirk.[3]
According to the The Wall Street Journal authorities found bullet casing with suspicious messages.[3][4]
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The authorities identified him as Tyler Robinson, and said that he had made statements to relatives suggesting he had committed the crime.
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Rhian Lubin (2025-09-12). "Utah man, 22, 'turned in by his father': Details emerge as suspected Charlie Kirk assassin is identified". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
Cox said Robinson confessed to a family member who reached out to a friend Thursday night, who then contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Robinson was taken into custody around 10 p.m. that night, after a 33-hour manhunt, FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday.
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- Brian Schwartz (2025-09-10). "Charlie Kirk Shooting: Live Updates". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
Bullet casings with inscriptions were found by authorities. One of the inscriptions read: “Hey fascist! Catch!”
- Gareth Vipers (2025-09-10). "Robinson Discussed Dislike for Kirk Days Before Shooting". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
A family member told authorities TylerRobinson had discussed his dislike for Charlie Kirk at a dinner days before the shooting, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said.
- "Bullet Casings Found With Inscriptions, Gov. Cox Says". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- Brian Schwartz (2025-09-10). "Charlie Kirk Shooting: Live Updates". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
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Zachary Folk; Antonio Pequeño IV (2025-09-12). "Tyler Robinson In Custody As Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect (Live". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
FBI Director Kash Patel, who said a “subject for the horrific shooting” was in custody as of 6:21 p.m. EDT, provided an update in a 7:59 p.m. EDT tweet, saying the person “has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement.” According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.